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Southpaw

Verb / ˈsaʊˌθpaʊ / Another word for southpaw — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a left-handed person, especially a left-handed boxer

Synonyms & similar words

lefthandedpitcher lefty lefthander left-hander lefty southerner left-footed lefthanded sinister awkward clumsy maladroit gauche unskilled unhandy

Example sentences

  1. The southpaw pitcher threw a curveball.
  2. The boxer's southpaw stance confused his opponent.
  3. My friend is a southpaw and writes with his left hand.
  4. The southpaw fighter won the match with a knockout punch.
  5. The coach trained the boxer to switch from an orthodox stance to a southpaw stance.

Quotes

  • "I'm left-handed, and it's not very easy to find reasonably priced, high-quality left-handed guitars. But out of all the guitars in the whole world, the Fender Stratocaster is still the best for me. It's the best for a southpaw." - Jimi Hendrix
  • "I'm a southpaw, and I feel like I have an advantage over orthodox fighters. It's easier for me to see their punches coming." - Manny Pacquiao
  • "I'm a southpaw, and I think that's an advantage because most fighters are not used to fighting southpaws." - Terence Crawford

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